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General => New forum members => Topic started by: mrd on 14 August 2007, 13:56
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Hi Guys,
New to the forum but i'm thinking of getting a Mk1 or Mk2 GTI as a daily driver, I have an old camper as well. There is a MK2 for sale near me, just wondered if they make a good daily (50 miles a day), how much they cost to run etc? Anything too look out for?
This is the one for sale
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u275/chrisnewquay/SP_A0157.jpg)
Thanks for any help
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welcome to the forum hun :smiley:
Dinx :kiss:
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welcome to the forum hun :smiley:
Dinx :kiss:
Thanks Dinx,
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Come on guys, 26 views and no one with any help. :'(
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thats quite a nice example but ive ony had a mk3 so cant advise. Welcome tho ! :smiley:
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Hi Guys,
New to the forum but i'm thinking of getting a Mk1 or Mk2 GTI as a daily driver, I have an old camper as well. There is a MK2 for sale near me, just wondered if they make a good daily (50 miles a day), how much they cost to run etc? Anything too look out for?
This is the one for sale
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u275/chrisnewquay/SP_A0157.jpg)
Thanks for any help
Hi mate & welcome!
never owned a mk1 but i reckon a mk2 can make a decent daily drive! Drive a standard one sensibly and you should easily get 30mpg + as well as being fairly reliable and pretty good to insure (age means they often qualify for classic insurance!)
I managed to run a turbo converted 8v for 3yrs daily and apart from being a bit juicy due to the conversion, I loved it!! The Corrado i have now also gets used daily and for a 16yr old car thats done 182k its pretty good. Replaced all the tired suspension, brakes, bushes & exhaust when i got it but has been good since **touch wood**!
not to keen on the wheels on that one personally but looks tidy!
What Camper have you got? I think they are wicked and would love to get one!
Martin :smiley:
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I've got a 1979 Bay Window camper,
(http://uk.geocities.com/dave.moored5@btinternet.com/Images/newbits.JPG)
Thanks for the advise
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I want a camper! I love them!
Never even driven a Mk2 so can comment. That does look nice tho, not all about apprenaces tho. Need to make sure shes healthy underneath.
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Hi and welcome
Zoe x
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That Mk2 looks a tidy example. But like all older cars they can be good or bad. but it looks as if its been looked after so hopefully the mechanicals will be the same.
check out the Mk2 Section for helpful hints.
Oh and welcome!
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WELCOME PAL IM NEW TOO .THATS A NICE CLEAN CAR
RUNNING A 1600 PIERPURG GREAT FUN DAY TO DAY BUT CRAP ON FUEL
THIS WILL SOON BE SORTED FOR ME WITH A WEBER BUT GOOD LOOK
N ENJOY THE RIDE
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Should be looking at this one on Sunday all being well.
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hi there :smiley:
expect problems with any mk2 you choose. even the most highly maintained examples will still have faults! you should see between 21 and 35 miles to the gallon dependant on your type of driving, car setup and of course the routes you travel. But to be honest they are not the most practical cars in terms of expenses - but thats not why we own them :smiley:
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Too true dude, it's a way of life. If you want a reliable economic car buy a Nisan Micra!! :grin:
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They're fine as daily drivers, so long as you keep on top of maintanance and you don't expect 40mpg when you thrash it. Economy on the motorway is excellent imo, i recently did 350 miles (mainly motorway 70-80ish, a bit of town) to 37 quid of petrol. Not bad if you ask me!
I've had a mk2 gti as a daily driver for the last 18 months now and apart from an alternator failure (could happen on any car) and a dodgy hall sender connection i've had no problems.
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Thanks for the advise guys, I hope to get next week ;d
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Hello and Welcome :grin:
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I've used botha mk1 and a mk2 as a daily driver and the mk2 I found a bit easier, probably cos it had PAS, but also cos it was a bit quieter and more refined...... prefer the mk1 if you want to go for a thrash tho...
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Arrow. :cool: